SPORTING.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15548, 4 March 1914, Page 5

SPORTING.

RACING FIXTURES. March 4, 6—Dannevirka Racing Club. ' March 6—Poverty Bay Trotting Club. March s—Akaros. County Racing Club. March 7, 9— Aroha Jockey Club. March 11—Manawatu Trotting Club. March 11, 12—Nelson jockey Club. March 13, NapieT ,£ark Racing Club. March 14, Ohinamuri Jcckey Club. March 17—Opunake Racing Club. March 19—Waimate Racing Club. March 25, Rangitikei Racing Club. April 1, 4—Auckland Trotting Club. April 2, Masterton Racing Club. April 11, 13, IS, 13—Australian Jockey Club. April U, 13—Auckland Racing Club. April 11, 13—Waiiarapa Racing Club. April 13. 14—Riverton Racing Club. April 13, 14— Canterbury Jockey Club. April 13, 14—Feilding Jockey Club. April 15—Weslland Racing Club. April 22, Avondale Jockey Club. April 23, Wellington Racing Club. May 6, Marlborough Racing Club. May 6, 7—Rawke's Bay Jockey Club.

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS G. 8., Te Kuiti.—At the A.R.C. Winter Meeting of 1911, Turbine (ridden by J. Buchanan) won the Prince of Wales Handicap (seven furlongs) under 9st 41b, beating a field of 13.

Query, Rotorua.— 1889 the Duke of Portland's horses won £73,858 10s in stakes. That amount still stands as the record in England. Some three years back horses carrying the colours of the American sportsman, Mr. J. R. Keene, were credited with winning £76,000 in one season.

Sport, Olahuhu.— St. l<eger "holds the sire record in connection with the Auckland Cup with five winners, viz., St. Hippo, Nestor, Bluejacket (twice), and St. Michael. 2. Welcome Jack (1882) was the first colt to win the Ellerslie race at three years old. Then followed Cracksho't (1890), St. Hippo (1892), Pegasus (1893), Nestor (1896). 3. Zimmerman ranked as four years old when he' won the Auckland Cup of 1907. NOTES BY PHAETON. BAY OF PLENTY MEETING. The Bay of Plenty Jockey Club's meeting on Saturday was in every way a success. The weather was fine, the course was in fair order, and with an abundance of money the totalisator receipts were much larger than last year. During the day_ a sum of £2443 10s was handled, -an increase of £767 on last year's figures. Large fields were not engaged, nor was class well represented, but a consistent performer in Jolie Fille assisted at the meeting. Mr. J. D. Kemp's mare won the two principal events at the meeting, ] and each time returned her supporters a < fair dividend. There were no barrier' starts at the meeting, but the starter, Mr. J. Carl, is deserving of praise for his ex cellent flag despatches. There was not a single bad start during the day/and Mr. Carl was warmly commended by the committee at the conclusion of the meeting. Of the eight races carded, six were won by Jolie Fille, Kotiripo, and Lady Lynette,. each equine winning a double. The successful horsemen were B. Olliver (Lady Lynette twice), A. McMillan (Jolie Fille twice), R. Martin (Succession), L. Morris (Kotiripo), H. Robinson (Kotiripo), and R. E. Brown (Gordon Bell). __ AVONDALE JOCKEY *!LUB. j Work in connection with 4he new ap- i pointments at the Avondale course is now ' progressing well, and everything will be • in readiness for the autumn meeting of the club next month. The new trainers" stand, which was , completed a few days ago, is a credit to the club, while the additions to the totalisator house will find great favour with the public. At the present time the workmen are engaged building latrines, etc., and when these are finished the clubs appointments will ,be second to none in the province. The new trainers' stand is situated on top of the stewards' stand, and it is easily the best' stand of its kind in the Dominion. The club is determined to do the best possible for its patrons, and with this end in view the secretary, Mr. H. Hayr, waited on the Hon. Mr. Herries lately, with regard to the question of a better train service on race days.- Mr. Herries has promised that the Department will see that there is ample accommodation for all who make the trip to the suburban course by rail in future. The club is also, endeavouring to/arrange for a motor service from Mornin%ride. At many of the suburban meetings complaint is made about the totalisator, but with the two big,machines, in operation this year there should be little cause for adverse comment. The carriage entrance for members has been considerably enlarged, and, in fact, everything possible is being done to ensure the comfort of patrons.

THE PARAWAI CASE. A 'meeting of the Auckland District Committee was held yesterday for the purpose of considering the appeal made by Mr. J. Collins against the decision of the Rotorua Jockey Club in disqualifying Parawai at ito recent meeting. Evidence was taken and after the points had been diecussed it was decided on the . casting vote - of the chairman to disallow the appeal. The position now is that Kotoripo gets the race, but as Mr. Collins intends to appeal to the conference the etake and the totalfsatdr ivestments are still impounded. LEAVES FROM MY NOTEBOOK: In the spring there was a big flourish of. trumpets in favour of Traquetfee, a daughter of Traquair and Simmerette, who was popularly estimated to be the speediest two-year-old that had graced the Australian turf for a quarter of a century. Experience shows that it is not always safe to form hard and fast conclusions on spring racing and this is once again emphasised in the case of the much-boomed TTaquette. At fcTemington on .Saturday the filly was saddled up to contest the V.R.C. Sires' Produce Stakes, in which event she was expected to add further lustre to her name; but she failed to gain a situation. Possibly valid excuses may, be forthcoming for Traquette's poor display last Saturday; but in the light of recent events it will be quite in order to find that the high estimate placed on her spring form has been greatly moderated.

Woorak, who has now assumed the leading role amongst Australian juveniles, had previously gained fame by the manner in which he romped away with the Gimcrack Stakes, run at Band wick last October, and a hollow victory which he also registered in the December Stakes on the same track further established his. right to be regarded as a high-class coll. Woorak was bred by Mr. J. Redfearn, of Victoria. Got by Traquair from the Pilgrim's Progress mare Madam, who traces to Madcap, dam of the Melbourne Cup winner Malvolio, Woorak can boast of a stout pedigree, and the Victorian sportsman who races under the assumed name of " Mr. K. S. McLeod" will apparently have plenty of encouragement to entertain the hope that he will supply a Derby winner next year.

' The recent fire which swept away the whole range of stabling at Chokebore Lodge meant a big. loss to the Canterbury trainer Edward. Cutta, and it is assessed his outlay to replace the buildings will run out to at least £2000. The new stables at Chokebore, which will be right up to date, are well on towards completion, and Sir George Clifford's team will, it is anticipated, be back in their old quarters during the coming month. It, would be highly pleasing to chronicle that the completion of the new stables and the reinstallation therein of Sir George Clif- | ford's team brought about a marked change I in the fortunes of the stable, which is right out of luck this reason. , , :•. ; i

• The annual meeting of the % ■&£s>& oekey club is always popular with city ' sportsmen, and as special train arrangements have been made this year,; the 1914 gathering should be one'bTliKg "most sue- ' : - •■•'•''. cessful yet held. ' A special train will' leave Auckland on Saturday at 6.30 aim.} arrivingat Te Are-ha at 11.44 a.m. On the return trip the train will leave: at 6.20 p.m. and will reach Auckland at 11.17 p.m. Capital" acceptances have been- received -« * for all events, and as'class is fairly well represented, the racing should prove vary interesting. ;'. ■ • ■\ ■■ Marshal McDonald, the three year; Old . son of Soult and Eesper, registered his ' first win for Mr. T. H. Lowry in the Wanganui Stakes, run on Friday last. As the bay colt only carried 7st, and only won by a head from Leonta, from whom he was in receipt of 61b, there is probably not a large amount of reason to extol her. performance. Still, the fact that the mile and a-half being compassed' in 2m 25s shows that Marshal McDonald is equal to " running twelve furlongs in racehorse-like style. The Canterbury sportsman, Mr. G. D. Greenwood, had quite a day out at the Wanganui Jockey Club's meeting on Saturday last. Historiette landed the Matarawa Handicap, Emperador and Rencontre filled first and second places in the Jackson Stakes, while Canute landed the Harrison Handicap. At the sale of the Bushy Park yearlings, bred by Mr. G. F. Moore, held at Wanganui on the 27th ult., chief competition centred round the colt by Bezonian from the Hotchkiss mare St. Evangeline. The youngster, who carried an attractive appearance, was eventually secured by Mr. A. Alexander at 325gns. A shapely filly by Signor "from the Dorchester mare Oriana, was knocked down to Mr. E. Short at 235gns. The average for the fine lots ran out to £170, so that the result was encouraging to the Wanganui breeder. Sir George Clifford is credited with owning a promising colt in the shape of "Wharfinger, a son of Treadmill and the Pilgrim's Progress— mare Fairhaven. Wharfinger is well engaged in two-year-old events; but it is understood that he will not be unduly hurried, and that is to be interpreted in the sense that Edward Cutts deems it advisable to centre his main hopes with Wharfinger for three-year-old races. . Mr. E. Dyson, secretary of the Rotorua Jockey Club was in town yesterday on business connected with the Parawai caseMr. Dyson states that his club intends * carrying out many improvements to the course and next year it if, hoped that-Ro-torua will be one of the most popular ' of the country meetings. A new totalisa- ] tor house is to be erected, and provision is . l also to be made- for press representatives. '.'"' ■It has also been decided to erect a' rail ' fence right round the track and also, to put the actual course in the best order. A dense fog interfered with training ' work early yesterday morning, but after.. breakfast quite a number of horses who ■■; are engaged at Te Aroha were worked. Worcester and Devastation jumped off at the stand and ran round the inner grass in lm 59 4-ss, there being little to choose """ between the pair at the finish. .. Two- r Aroha Cup candidates in Gloy and pupura - • were associated in a gallop, both finishing together.

i Many people questioned the wisdom of ;\ I Bon Ton being, sent out in front*in the\ Wanganni Cup. In conversation with his.' ; owner, says Sir Bediyere, I learnt that although the colt is not a hard puller ha carries his head in such a manner that.if ' ' much restraint is put upon .him be>.isv ';:'".» * liable, to choke himself. ....:.'• >'"v:^. A, G. Wood. is at present engaged in' putting a couple of Hymettus geldings, the property of the Hon. J. D. Ormond, through the preliminary stages .of their -»- : education- at Greeruneadows. -- : The youngs;.' sters ale both two-year-01d5..•. and . their respective, dams are Humming Bird* by Birkenhead— and Valona. by Birkenhead— %, ~ ~' r : .„ 1. • Advice from ■^a^^ , r -«tat&.'l^ : 'tta' ■ steeplechaser El Dorado has been operated, apon for throat'troubles- Should the Gold Reef gelding recover as well -as 'Gohijnu- \.Z; ance has done he should be a.,hard nnt to £ crack in 'chasing events, for 7 tbere is,no '£'■' doubt about his jumping* ability." * >;' :s . Lady ; Mlgiya and Chasm ■ were sprinted, ," over three-quarters of a mile at .held-; / • quarters yesterday,. and when ! the :pß4r< pulled up it was found that Chasm -was bleeding " freely.* It is hot 1,5 known, 'howr .-? i ever, whether the trouble will prevent Ryan's charge's appearance,at Te Arbha : : ;'., ; Quarantine has so far proved a.perfect [ disappointment thisseason, but, advices to .■'• hand: froml Ghristchurch credit" the W&ck son' of Treadmill with looking well, and t3ie pre- '.- diction is offered that he will yet run op":/' to his high breeding. J ' ' '".'*"■ *"/";' '-'-- , There' was some interesting - schooungwork at headquarters yesterday, fair dis- ;. plays being given 'by Fleet" Arrow- " (Tilsey), Master Regal (Webb), and Oban (Hasted) Lady Sabretache (Rae) was ako > schooled, but fenced very badly, "■..■£■■■ f' : '■%, •' Bogey, .who; is engaged at Te Aroha, was not trying to make ' time.,in.a. four-, furlong" sprint on the sand at '.TEllerdie ? yesterday, but nevertheless shaped well: in . covering the. distance 'in 56 kss. "'. ,;;*" -:: ' Tiriopai looked all oyer a .winner in the *-; Cup at Tauranga on Saturday, when hafi- ' a-mile from home, but Jbfie Kile, on whom. McMulan Tode a fine, race, cut he*;.... g down in the last furfcmg, and ?-tn».-;, ■■: Verdict-by a length: At one (stage Tifto-;'. v pai had a lead of over'a dozen lengths on ■' the field/but she tired badlyin fii run -•:'•' to the post. V .:j ■■•'..'' .•. ..i c >." ;3- ; . ■■ "There were six starters for the ."" : 5EaSi ranga Cup on Saturday, Admiral Being a strong favourite. The Soult geld- /■' ing, however, would not>do his best in the"; ' race, and eventually finished third. He . was produced again in the Flying Hand;-; r .i;. cap of six furlongs, and after being tailed j off for. a few furlongs, put in a great run in the straight, and only suffered; defeat ;; by half:a-length. -'■ ■' ~.- . Gordon Bell, who won the Railway Hack ■■ Handicap at Tauranga,.is owned by.- Mr. F. J. Barton., the cir&ua proprietor^::For-../;.'. merly Gordon Bell raced in Tarahaki;sbut :.£& '■'■ owing to unruly displays was thrown out of training. He returned his supporters - ... a nice two-figure dividend on Saturday.' ; ■ "[ \; -■ - ■ "fi '■-;'•; ~ ;;-» i ' 1 .- •'';■■¥' Kotiripo, who proved a, failure at hurdle ■ racing, has been very successful on -the; v flat at the country meetings, three races having been won during floe past three weeks. Kotiripo won a double at Tauranga. •< . . Alexandra Park, who competed)- successfully a'i the Otahuhu Trotting Club's Meeting last week, was taken to Melbourne last year for the # big thousandpound handicap, but owing to lameness was unable to start. - Lady Lynette, who rah second <to Ob-. durate at Te Kuiti, got on the winning list at Tauranga. Messrs. 'Ward's mare started ■ favourite in two events, both .of *.' . which she won. ;:' *: " ;;.'.?;;:.'., Rajah carried list 21b when he won the • Jumpers' Flat Race at the Warwick Farm meeting, Sydney, last month.; He also started at a fairly long price. - Obdurate, who has engagements at To Aroha, was not asked to do his best yesterday morning, but nevertheless he looks in fine fettle. F. Stenning'e pair of jumpers. Adherent and Galvato are constant visitors to the track both are fairly forward. 0 . ■ .-.;;- After a fairly lengthy respite Wee .- Olga is again an attendant at the training, ,: track at Ellerslie. She is looking all the better for her spell. " "■ . j *■' Acceptances for the whole of. the events .-,:; ; i to be run on the first day of the Ohine- ; . muri, Jockey Club's meeting-doss with, > the secretary, Mr. H. Poland, Paeroa, on > i Friday next at 9 p.m. The Paeroa tele- . graph office closes at 8 p.m. ■". i .